Sarah G

Sarah G specializes in ortho rehab, med surg, renal transplant.

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1. Depressed, or just "Life?"

   Sarah G replied to JDougRN's topic in Stress 101

   I kinda think some of the stigma r/t mental illnesses has faded & people are more open & willing to talk about their problems. Choices for antidepressants have improved & with less side effects. This is an interesting thread, thanks for p...

2. Not sure how to make myself happier

   Sarah G replied to greetings's topic in Stress 101

   Greetings, Hi, Been in similiar stuff too. It's hard being away from your main support people in a new & challenging situation. Are you in a city, town? Maybe you could look for groups in your area with similiar hobbies? Low maintenance pets are ...

3. Tennessee Nurses?????

   Sarah G replied to NewbornNurseRN's topic in Tennessee

   Hello, I live & workin Nashville. Have been an RN for 2 yrs in rehab/med surg areas. Also worked as CNA for 5+yrs.

4. Just saying no to drugs.

   Sarah G replied to BlueDevil,DNP's topic in NP

   Stick to your guns.

5. what Bachelors degree can I earn besides BSN (from RN)?

   Sarah G replied to janice_c67's topic in Career Support

   I was a phlebotomist for 16 years and I definitely love healthcare, but I think I would be happier in a different type of position. I want to get at least a bachelors but I think I want to do something other than BSN. Maybe you could find something...

6. Graduated 2010 almost gave up nursing.

   Sarah G replied to MayuZ's topic in Job Hunt

   Contact your state's board of nursing & check to see if they'll have any information on refresher courses. Review your materials from school & concentrate on head to toe assessment. Good luck.

7. Applying for the same nursing position twice

   Sarah G replied to Fah.Chief's topic in Career Support

   I've applied & interviewed for the same area twice. First time was still in nursing school & applied for CNA position to Myleosuppression/Oncology unit. The second time, after graduating & had 6mo RN experience. Both times wasn't offered ...

8. sex in the work place...really?

   Sarah G replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Relations

   Sex on the job... actually kinda gross if you think about it. Remember Microbiology? Hospitals aren't the most sanitary of places.

9. Dislike working in the lab!

   Sarah G replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

   Could you try another position in your hospital, such as nurse aide or something? That way you could probably get a better idea of what goes on in nursing.

10. HELP! Full-time job with nursing school, will that work?

    Sarah G replied to mabdirahman's topic in General Nursing

    Do you really need the money? If not then I'd recommend keeping your schedule/life as it is for now. I worked full time through nursing school b/c needed the $, health insurance & etc. It was pretty rough at times, esp the last year of the progra...

11. wearing makeup to work?

    Sarah G replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, I wear some makeup at work...usually just foundation & lip gloss, sometimes not depending on time, if I feel like it etc. Its fine to use however much you want to. As for hair, its usually in a ponytail.

12. What do you do when you're a pt?

    Sarah G posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Just wondering what other folks do when a patient instead of nurse. Do you introduce yourself to other nurses as a nurse yourself? Why? How do you go about doing it without making another nurse potentially uncomfortable?

13. new and awkward :(

    Sarah G replied to noviceR's topic in General Nursing

    It'll come eventually. Depending on the pt population such as elderly, children, new moms etc; just talk to them like you would if they were your grandparent, niece or nephew, friend etc (not in an inappropriate way though!). I started off in elderly...

14. Medical staff during tsunami in Japan had to leave some patients behind..

    Sarah G replied to nvsmom's topic in General World

    One of my former employer's plan of action for earthquake was to run outside & to help w/recovery afterward.

15. If manager asks about new job when I give notice.....do I tell????

    Sarah G replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    I recently gave my notice & my nurse manager asked where was i going? I just figured she's curious & wants to know so I just told her. Plus we had went to school together so i don't believe she had any nefarious plans in mind. Honestly, I don...